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Climbing 70 flights of stairs makes me want to die. Help?

ObsessedMonster
ObsessedMonster Posts: 150 Member
edited February 14 in Fitness and Exercise
Today, I walked 70 flights of stairs at home and the aftermath is not pleasant. I feel a little dizzy, lightheaded and extremely tired 2 hours after doing it. It happens every time I do it. But an hour on the elliptical or treadmill (even on high incline) does not give me these effects. Does anyone have any idea why this happens? Is it something I should worry about? Thanks to anyone who answers/

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    it gets better- sort of.
    I do stairmaster for cardio for cutting- and it kicks my butt- no matter how amazing I think I am - stair master kicks my butt- always.

    All the time.

    I'm convinced if they had these for torture things like bamboo and water boarding would have never existed- they are awful. Seriously- okay- all kidding aside.

    it gets better- but it is a particular awful brand of cardio training or fitness. But with all things- it gets better with time.
  • ChancyW
    ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
    Stairs will do it!

    I agree with Jorocka that it will get better with time.

    Have you thought about trying hiking poles? They have them decently priced at sports stores. When I lived in Colorado many people used those. It will help you keep your balance also.

    Keep at it. :-)
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